Home Schooling, Support Groups, Discussion Boards, Networks

MAIN Education Homeschooling

Time was when the little red school house in town was the only option for getting an education.

As the modern education movement grew, more schools and universities met the growing demand for elementary, high school and higher education that parents wanted for their children.

While the education establishment today is replete with rules set down by local communities and federal guidelines, more parents want a return to the basics of education that they feel can only be made available in the home.

Whether it's for religious or more practical reasons (like providing an overall better education for their kids) homeschooling is quickly becoming more popular as a viable alternative to local schooling while still providing the social outlets and physical needs of growing kids.

Just up ahead, discover some of the best sites on the Web for meeting other homeschoolers via discussion boards and support groups, along with news, product reviews and other top homeschooling-related resources.

Jon's Homeschool Resources - The granddaddy of them all, and one of the best sites for homeschool resources and links to local support groups, FAQ file, discussion boards and recommended books.

Homeschool Central - Extensive directory browseable by category, with U.S. state-by-state and international links, message boards, study resources, product reviews and more.

Home Education's Homeschooling Information and Resource Pages - The online edition of the print publication offering free online newsletters, discussion boards, a networking list, along with feature articles, interviews, reviews and more.

Homeschooling Today - Archived feature articles featuring how to's for starting a homeschooling program, searchable database of homeschooling laws by state, suggested reading, free monthly newsletter.

Homeschooling A to Z - A huge collection of hand-picked links browseable in an A-Z list or by subject matter, and check out a good cache of International Homeschooling links alphabetical by country.

Homeschool Mom - Homeschool planning tips, online lessons and educational resources, directory of local support groups by state, free newsletter.

Homeschooling - Great overview with facts & information on the beginnings of the modern homeschooling movement, a discussion on its proponents and critics, supportive research, related resources.

Home Management for Homeschool Families - Good 101 course for running a dual home and school with tips on getting organized, how to's for house cleaning, make ahead meals & quick recipes, with downloadable checklists and planners.

also see related features -> Grandparents & Homeschooling

Why More Parents Opt for Homeschooling

also in Education --> Alternative Ed | Early Childhood

Homework Help | K-12 | Special Education